I Am A Nabor

I recognize that my actions—both in and out of the house—define what a Nabor is. I think first if the words I am about to use or the actions I am about to take are consistent with how I want to demonstrate the character of a Nabor. I am a Nabor. I effectively balance studying hard together, working hard together, and playing hard together with personal time for spiritual nourishment and for providing leadership for serving others in a culture that values agriculture, fiscal responsibility, and brotherhood. I am a Nabor. I excel as a University of Illinois student. My academic success is paramount to my college experience. I seek academic help from other Nabors when needed and I provide academic help to other Nabors when they need it. I am a Nabor. I am a Nabor who sees something that needs to be done and I do it. I take the initiative to make things happen. Sometimes I do it myself; other times I recruit others to help me. I do not seek public acknowledgement for it. I take personal pride in just doing the right thing … especially when nobody else sees it or knows about it. I know that the greatest Nabor is the one that is the servant of all. I am a Nabor. I am committed to living in a cooperative environment. I always do more than my fair share of the work. I never leave behind a mess that others will have to clean-up. I take pride in the appearance of the house and our property. I take great satisfaction in demonstrating the synergy of working together on a project as a team of Nabors. I am a Nabor. I respect the decision-making processes at Nabor House. I value the input of every Nabor, even when I have an opposing view. I actively discuss issues, but am willing to compromise to reach consensus. Ultimately, I will live by the decisions, rules, and policies of the majority. I am a Nabor. I actively participate in all house functions and I faithfully fulfill assigned cooking and cleaning duties and provide distinguished leadership when elected or appointed as an officer. I understand the financial consequences of not participating in house functions or in not completing assigned duties. I expect appropriate fines to be actively enforced to both myself and to my brothers. I am a Nabor. I never consume or store adult beverages in Nabor House and I know that the consequences of doing so include an automatic fine and a vote for expulsion from the house. I understand the responsibilities and potential risks that come with consuming adult beverages in other places. I am committed—first and foremost—to the safety of myself, my brothers, and my guests whenever adult beverages are involved. I am a Nabor. I am committed to fiscal responsibility and wise financial management of Nabor House. I am a good steward of Nabor House’s property and furnishings and the belongings of my brothers. I am not wasteful of food. I am a Nabor.I value the diversity of creative ideas of my brothers. I listen to and understand my brothers’ suggestions and am open to innovative changes and to new approaches. I am a Nabor. I respect the individuality of every man at Nabor House. I am committed to knowing every brother beyond his surface. I look out for each Nabor and will intervene if ever needed to provide safety, encouragement, or just genuine friendship. I am my brother’s keeper. I am a Nabor. I help teach new members the meaning of being a Nabor by my actions. I lead by example as I model being a good Nabor every day through the little things I do in showing respect to the house, to my brothers, and to my campus community. I am a Nabor. I bring a positive attitude to Nabor House. Even when providing critical feedback or sharing an opposing view, I do so with the best of intentions for Nabor House. In times of conflict, I focus on the issue and not the person. I am a Nabor. I do more than my part to help make Nabor House excel as a fraternity. I work towards the goal of all aspects of Nabor House functioning with impressive organization and effective communication. I help insure that every guest that attends a Nabor House function will distinguish Nabor House as the standard of excellence for housing options. I am a Nabor. I recognize women as one of God’s great creations. I treat women with respect and with sensitivity. I demonstrate that chivalry lives on at Nabor House. I provide caring compassion towards and look out for the personal safety of every Nabor House Little Sister and female guest. I am a Nabor. I make time for my spiritual life as a Nabor. I regularly participate in a Bible Study or in a religious or church organization. My thoughts, words, and actions are grounded in Christian values. I live by the principle of loving and treating my neighbor as myself. I am a Nabor. I participate in at least one organization or activity outside of Nabor House. I am committed to developing leadership skills and providing service to others as a leader. I am a Nabor. I care about the future of Nabor House and help influence the critical decisions that will be made by the fraternity regarding future development opportunities of Nabor House. I am a Nabor. I know both my strengths and my flaws. I know the core values that make me uniquely me. And I live by them. I never forget who I am. I can laugh at myself and can enjoy other Nabors laughing at and with me. I am a Nabor. I genuinely enjoy the camaraderie and appreciate the honor of being a Nabor. I cherish the fun times and value the experiences that will become lifelong memories. When I graduate, my Nabor House brothers will continue as my lifelong friends. I live each day as a University of Illinois student and as a Nabor to its fullest. I treasure each day, each experience, and each relationship during my journey at Nabor House. I am a Nabor. I value the principles upon which Nabor House was founded. I admire the vision of our founders. I appreciate the contributions from Nabors that came before me. My legacy as a Nabor is to somehow leave Nabor House a little better than when I arrived. I am committed to support and stay connected to Nabor House throughout my lifetime. I am—and always will be—a Nabor.